Within Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, Kettle Falls Campground provides National Park Service camping along the Columbia River with three distinct loops accommodating RVs and tents. The campground sits approximately 20 feet above the waterline, requiring a steep descent to reach the lake for swimming or water access.
The facility features paved roads throughout its loops, flush toilets, and water spigots distributed across the sites. Rangers patrol regularly, maintaining cleanliness standards and enforcing quiet hours until 10 PM. Sites vary considerably in size, with some lakefront locations offering expansive sandy areas while interior spots remain smaller and more shaded. The paved layout accommodates large RVs, though maneuvering through loops becomes challenging during busy weekends when the campground fills with families, boats, and oversized vehicles.
Noise levels fluctuate significantly based on timing and location within the loops. Dave S. notes "during day in week its quiet & emptier, & fills & louder till 10pm." Weekend visits bring increased activity, with children riding bikes on paved roads and dogs creating chains of barking during walking times. Some campers report hearing the nearby paper mill, particularly those in tents.
The adjacent marina provides boat launches and fishing access, while seasonal pricing drops to $9 per night during off-season months. For additional camping variety, explore camping near Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area.
Description
Overview
Kettle Falls Campground is on the northern section of Lake Roosevelt and convenient to the town of Kettle Falls. The facility has a multi-lane boat launch, making it popular among boaters, fishermen and water sports enthusiasts. The Kettle Falls area is rich in the history of American Indians as well as the fur trade; campers can learn more at a park visitor center less than 10 miles away. Lake Roosevelt is a 130-mile lake on the Columbia River created by the Grand Coulee Dam. Named after President Franklin D. Roosevelt, it is part of the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area and managed by the National Park Service.
Recreation
The boat launch is directly within the facility, so many recreation activities can take place from the campground, including boating, fishing and water skiing. However, the lake is not very accessible to swimmers since there is a rocky descent from the campground to the water.
Facilities
__The facility is conveniently located near the town of Kettle Falls and within 10 minutes of grocery stores and other amenities. The visitor center is also in town. This campground has 74 sites and is by reservation only.
Natural Features
The campground is forested and overlooks Lake Roosevelt. Much of the water originates from glaciers and snow in the cold, high Canadian Rockies, although lake temperatures are pleasant to swim in during summer. The area is abundant with wildlife, including moose, elk, deer and bald eagles. Dozens of species of fish inhabit the lake, such as walleye, bass, rainbow trout, salmon and sturgeon; fishing for sturgeon is now allowed during a limited season.
Nearby Attractions
The historic St. Paul's Mission, which is run by the National Park Service, is located about two miles from campground. Also in the area are Fort Colville and the Hudson Bay Company Post on the Upper Columbia. St. Paul's Mission. Sherman drive, a scenic loop, is nearby.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (509) 754-7889.
Charges & Cancellations
All changes and cancellations must be made through recreation.gov Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
Fee Info
This is a reservation only campground at $30/night. All reservations must be made through recreation.govDump/Fill Station one time fee of $10 for campers with a __reservation or $5 with Senior/Access pass. This is intended for visitors recreating at Lake Roosevelt NRA and not for residential use. Pay online__ prior to use at pay.gov/public/form/start/1575878640Weekly Boat Launch Fee $10/seven consecutive days. Paid online at https://www.pay.gov/public/form/entry/101/656441199/\_\_Annual Boat Launch Fee $60/year available by vendor only.
Warning 5 Alerts are In Effect
There are 5 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 5 Alerts are In Effect
There are 5 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
There is a Dump/Fill Station one-time fee of $10 for campers with a reservation or $5 with Senior/Access pass. This is intended for visitors recreating in established campgrounds within the boundaries of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area and not for residential use. Pay onlineprior to use at pay.gov/public/form/start/1575878640
Limited trash services. Pack it in, pack it out.
Water has been turned off for the season. There are CXT toilets available for your use. Please plan accordingly.
This location is open during the Federal government lapse in funding.
Winter operations are in effect at Lake Roosevelt's campgrounds. Kettle Falls campground remains open but with limited access. Kettle Falls boat launch and campground loop 1 road and parking pads at campsites 3, 6, 9, 10, and 13 will be plowed. Water has been turned off, so campers are advised to provide their own potable water. A vault toilet on a limited cleaning schedule is available.Camping in this campground remains reservation only through Recreation.gov and no first come, first served.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundKettle Falls Campground — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is located in Washington
Directions
The campground is 87 miles north of Spokane, Washington. Take U.S. Highway 395 north to the town of Kettle Falls, turn south on Boise Road at Barney's Bridge and travel three miles to the campground.
Address
1368 Kettle Park Rd.
Kettle falls, WA 99141
Coordinates
48.6015 N
118.120277 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 35 min from Spokane, WA
- 1 hr 56 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 3 hrs 15 min from Wenatchee, WA
- 3 hrs 19 min from Lewiston, ID
